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What Your Hair May Say About Your Heart

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Article | April 26, 2013

Can Sex Cause a Heart Attack?

But how often does a heart attack during sex happen? Very infrequently, statistics show: The chance of a heart attack during sex is in fact... More

Article | April 26, 2013

Common Painkillers Boost Risk of Second Heart Attack

Have you had a heart attack? If so, beware of using popular painkillers like Advil or Celebrex — you may increase your risk of a second... More

Article | January 2, 2013

Type D Personality May Spell Danger for Your Heart

...at greater risk for cardiac issues—including narrowing of the arteries, heart attack and heart failure. Type D personalities are less likely to get check... More

Article | November 8, 2012

Heart Attack Quiz

How much do you know about the symptoms of a heart attack and what should you do to survive? More

Article | Quiz | October 24, 2012

Hollywood Heart Health—My Generation - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

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September 25, 2012

Am I Having a Heart Attack?

It's not easy to tell whether you're having a heart attack — even doctors have a tough time knowing without tests. Find out what... More

Article | September 7, 2012

Living with Heart Disease

Whether you're concerned about heart disease for yourself or someone you love, Living with Heart Disease provides vital guidance on enjoying a full and... More

Article | August 8, 2012

No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease

Does gum disease lead to heart attacks and strokes? For years, the answer has been "yes," but new research shows otherwise. More

Article | May 24, 2012

Richly Colored Foods Help the Heart

...nuts and dark chocolate are tied to lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke More

Article | March 30, 2012

The Heart Hazard Facing Women

Too many women — and their doctors — think of heart disease as a man's issue; they're wrong More

Article | February 17, 2012

Viagra and Heart Risks

Men should not take erectile dysfunction drugs with certain common heart medicines More

Article | February 17, 2012

Common Painkillers Increase Heart Risks in Healthy People

Healthy adults who reach for common painkillers to ease everyday aches and pains could be setting themselves up for a heart attack or stroke. More

Article | February 10, 2012

Diet Trumps Genes in Heart Disease

...is key to preventing heart disease. "The effects of diet on heart attack has been well known for a long time, but the actual mechanism... More

Article | January 4, 2012

The Bionic Heart

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Article | December 22, 2011

Miracle Heart Pump

The heart implant gives dying patients new life More

Article | December 19, 2011

Gum Disease Linked to Heart Attacks and Stroke

...want to add a regular visit to the dentist to your other heart-healthy behaviors More

Article | December 7, 2011

Heart Problems Harder to Spot in Women, Doctors Miss Symptoms

More women than men are dying of heart disease, partly because of misdiagnoses More

Article | November 1, 2011

Fat 2 Fit: Focus on Children and Heart Disease

More education is needed about another segment of society increasingly affected by heart disease: children. Today, growing numbers of children are at risk for developing... More

Article | October 18, 2011

Hollywood Heart Health

Celebrities and designers wear red to inspire women to protect their heart health More

Article | August 19, 2011

Diet Pill Dilemma: Bye Belly Flab, Hello Heart Attack

Diet Pills could cause heart attacks More

Article | June 24, 2011

More Evidence Air Pollution May be a Heart Risk

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Article | June 23, 2011

The Heart Defibrillator Dilemma

New research indicates that more than 20 percent of all heart defibrillators are surgically implanted in patients who may not be good candidates for the... More

Article | June 20, 2011

Focus on Heart Health

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Article | February 25, 2011

Joy Behar and Eve Behar Scotti, Tackling Heart Disease

...Behar was a college student when her mother had her first heart attack at 50. "She was so young!" recalls Behar, 68. Her mother survived... More

Article | February 23, 2011